Cameron Park

1.1 acre open grassy area for active or passive enjoyment in the College Terrace neighborhood.

Cameron Park Renovation Project

The Cameron Park Renovation Capital Improvement Project will focus on the replacement of the existing tot lot playground, the addition of a connective concrete walkway to address accessibility needs, the addition of a new picnic area adjunct to the playground and the replacement of the site furnishings including tables, benches and drinking fountains. 

For more information on the renovation project, contact Project Manager Peter Jensen at peter.jensen@cityofpaloalto.org or at (650) 617-3183.

Upcoming Meetings

  • Park renovation work anticipated to begin in Fall 2021.

Past Meetings & Input

Community Meeting #1

Two community meetings were held on Wednesday May 6, 2020 to review the proposed renovations to Cameron Park.  The meeting provided the opportunity for the community to provide input on the proposed renovations. 

Community Meeting #2

A community meeting was held on Thursday July 2, 2020 to review the proposed updated renovations to Cameron Park and the results of the on line community survey.  The meeting provided the opportunity for the community to provide input on the proposed renovations. 

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting #1

A Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was held on Tuesday June 30, 2020 to review the proposed renovations to Cameron Park.  The meeting provided the opportunity for the commission to provide input on the proposed renovations and updates to the input provided in the community meetings. 

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting #2

A Parks and Recreation Commission meeting was held on Tuesday September 22, 2020 to review the proposed renovations to Cameron Park.  The commission was requested to recommend for Parks Improvement Ordinance to Council for approval. 

 

 

History

  • Cameron Park sits along with Mayfield, Weisshaar, and Werry, as one of the four old Mayfield parks. Dating back to 1888, the mini parks, positioned symmetrically, were originally called Berkeley, Hollywood, Hampton, and Eton. In 1968, Berkeley was renamed for Donaldina M. Cameron, who, as a young woman, became director of the Presbyterian Mission Home for Chinese Women in San Francisco.  Upon retiring, Cameron lived at 1020 California Avenue in College Terrace until she died at age 98 in 1968.

Location

2101 Wellesley St, Palo Alto, CA 94306  View Map

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